City of Fort Payne Kicks Off Lego Drive
Facebook TwitterThe Mayor and City Council are kicking off a Lego drive to help supply the Fort Payne City School’s
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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Ethan Rogers
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating Ethan Rogers (32
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One Killed In Dekalb County Accident
Facebook TwitterGadsden Post – A single-vehicle crash at approximately 10:45 a.m. Saturday, October 16, has claimed the life of a
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Tax Volunteers Needed
Facebook TwitterRSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) of Etowah and Cherokee County has offered FREE income tax preparation and filing
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Youth Basketball Registration Now Through October 18th
Facebook TwitterFort Payne Parks and Recreation will be taking registrations for youth basketball September 27th – October 18th at Wills
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Valley Head Man Arrested For Electronic Solicitation of A Child
Facebook TwitterOn 09-30-2021, Jonathan Todd O’Shields (32) of Valley Head was arrested on the Charge of Electronic Solicitation of a
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Summer McWhorter Summerford Announces Candidacy for District Attorney
Facebook TwitterSummer McWhorter Summerford has announced that she will seek the Republican nomination for the office of District Attorney of
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Dekalb County Republican October Breakfast Meeting
Facebook TwitterThe next Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, October 9th, 2021, at 7:30 am. The meet will be held at Cattle
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William Randall Headrick Denied Parole For 1995 Murders
Facebook TwitterDistrict Attorney Mike O’Dell announced today that he had received notice from the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
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Charles Lang Sentenced To 35 Years In Prison For DUI Wreck
Facebook TwitterCharles Owen Lang, 58, of Lyerly, Georgia, was sentenced to 35 years in prison pursuant to guilty pleas entered
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Adds New Therapy Dog
Facebook TwitterRainsville, AL. – We would like to introduce Shadow, DCSO’s new therapy dog. He was born on May 17,
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Dekalb County Schools Federal Program Advisory Committee Meeting
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Schools Federal Program Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Dekalb County
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Rainsville First Responders and City Council Placed A Wreath in Remembrance of 9/11
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville First Responders, the Police and Fire department members, and the Mayor and Council members, placed a wreath
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Attorney General Steve Marshall Warns Healthcare Providers to Cease Unlawful Use of State Immunization Registry
Facebook Twitter(MONTGOMERY) — Attorney General Steve Marshall today warned Alabama’s healthcare providers to cease any unlawful use of the state
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ALEA Helps With Little River Canyon Rescue
Facebook TwitterOn Monday, Sept. 6, at approximately 1 p.m. Pilot Ronnie Johnston with ALEA’s Aviation Unit received a call from
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Loses One of Their Own to Covid-19
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Our DCSO family is heartbroken to announce the passing of our Pistol Permit Clerk, Melissa
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Missing High Falls Swimmer Located Today
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today at approximately 1 pm, search crews located the missing swimmer at High Falls
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Severe Weather Threat With a Few Tornadoes Possible Today
Facebook TwitterSEVERE WEATHER threat for the entire state of Alabama and Mississippi for today, Monday, August 30, 2021. The threat
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Ida Is Now A Tropical Depression And Will Bring Heavy Rain And Severe Weather To the South
Facebook TwitterHurricane Ida is now a tropical depression, as of the 7 am update this morning, Ida was located over
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U.S. Census Bureau To Hold Meeting At NACC
Facebook TwitterThe U.S. Census Bureau recently released redistricting data gathered from the 2020 Census. Following the release, an important meeting
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Little River Canyon National Preserve Installs Parking Lot Spikes
Facebook TwitterLittle River Canyon National Preserve has recently installed spike strips at the Little River Falls Parking Area. These spikes
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I-59 traffic to be diverted for road repair
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation will be working to correct dips at bridge ends on Interstate 59
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Arrest Made In The Homicide Case Of Ricky Wilks
Facebook TwitterPress Release 8-11-2021 The Rainsville Police Department would like to deliver and update on the homicide that occurred on
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Club Meeting
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, August 14th, 2021, at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker is Dean Odle, who is a candidate
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Food Bank Giving Away FREE Food
Facebook TwitterThe Food Bank of North Alabama, in partnership with DeKalb County EMA and the Council on Aging, will be
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Rainsville Police Reports Homicide
Facebook TwitterRainsville Police Department reports a homicide occurred on Friday night and several members of the Major Crimes unit worked
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Law Enforcement in DeKalb County Made Several Arrests During July
Facebook Twitter FORT PAYNE, Ala. During the month of July, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit,
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Fort Payne Police Reports July 23rd – 25th
Facebook TwitterDate: 07/26/2021Title: Press ReleasePosted By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for July 23 thru July 25, 2021 Friday
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Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to Participate In Operation SafeDRIVE
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will join forces with fellow state law enforcement partners in Florida
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Drug Bust Made At Mapco In Rainsville
Facebook TwitterNews release from Rainsville Police Department PRESS RELEASE JULY 15TH, 2021 On July 13th, 2021 the Rainsville Police Department,
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DCSO Has Been Busy The Last Couple Weeks Making Drug Related Arrests
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. In the last couple weeks of June, 12 were arrested on drug related charges around the
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AL 40 To Close for Pipe Replacement
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Alabama 40 near Scottsboro will be closed this weekend
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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Adds New Helicopter to Our Fleet
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is proud to add a new helicopter to the resources at
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Meeting This Saturday
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, July 10th, 2021, at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker will be Lynda Blanchard, a candidate for
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Dekalb County Democrat Headquarters To Hold Grand Re-Opening
Facebook TwitterGRAND RE-OPENING of DeKalb County Democrats Headquarters 205 Gault Ave. N. Fort Payne July 13th 4:00pm – Chamber
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Crossville Man Charged With Attempted Murder
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. On Thursday, June 17th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, along with Crossville Police Department, Geraldine Police Department,
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Flooding Saturday Night Claims One Life In Fort Payne, Al
Facebook TwitterDate: 06/22/2021 Title: Press Release Assistant Chief Lee Traylor stated on Saturday, June 19th at approximately 10:00 pm, Fort
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Rainsville Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. On Thursday, 6/17/2021 Dekalb County Major Crime Unit (comprising of Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, DeKalb County
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Upcoming work on the Little River Canyon Rim Parkway / AL Highway 176
Facebook TwitterAlabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will be chip-sealing the Little River Canyon Rim Parkway / AL Hwy 176 beginning
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Sewer Rates To Skyrocket For Most Rainsville Sewer Customers
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, June 7, 2021. In the work session, Mayor Rodger
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Arrest Made For Offense of Soliciting of Providing Support For An Act of Terrorism
Facebook TwitterOn June 2, 2021, the Rainsville police department arrested Malik Dino for the offense of soliciting of providing support
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Drug Arrest Made By Rainsville Police Department
Facebook TwitterPRESS RELEASE JUNE 3, 2021 On May 30th, 2021 officers arrested Charles Edward Jackson of Rainsville for 5 counts
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AL 117 reopens after emergency repair
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Alabama117 between Mentone and Valley Head is now open, following
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The Last Two Weeks of May Brings 23 More Drug Related Arrests
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. Law Enforcement in DeKalb County has stayed busy for the month of May. For the last
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Dekalb County Schools Held D.A.R.E. Graduation This Week
Facebook TwitterRAINSVILLE, Ala. – We had so much fun celebrating our 5th grade DARE graduates today from a dance-off to
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Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. Earlier today, DCSO was notified by Albertville Police Department that Jeffery Epps (34 of Dawson), who
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Rainsville Police Department Makes 26 Arrests In First Week of May
Facebook TwitterRainsville Polce Department has arrested 26 people in the first 7 days of May, some of the most notable
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Several Drug Arrests Made During the last 2 Weeks of April
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. April has been one of the busiest months in a while for our local Law Enforcement
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Man Arrested For Impersonating a Peace Officer
Facebook TwitterDate: 05/4/2021 Title: Press Release – Impersonating a Peace Officer On Wednesday April 28th, a victim came into the
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Dekalb County Deputies To Be Remembered At Memorial
Facebook TwitterThe First Responders Board will host a ceremony to honor and remember Dekalb County Deputy Jeff Bain and Deputy
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast May 8, 2021
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, May 8th, 2021, at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker will be Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden.
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Update On Shooting In Geraldine
Facebook TwitterHere is an update on the shooting in Geraldine, Al. on April 25, 2021, to include the mugshot of
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Cherokee County Sheriff To Hold Community Meetings
Facebook TwitterSheriff Jeff Shaver is excited to announce a series of upcoming community meetings to be held across Cherokee County
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Two People Shot In Geraldine
Facebook TwitterOn 4/25/2021, at approximately 12:50 pm, law enforcement and rescue personnel were dispatched to the area of Park Street
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ALEA Tip Leads To Arrest Of Rainsville Man on Child Pornography Charges
Facebook TwitterNews Release from Rainsville Police Department On 4/22/2021 Detectives with the Rainsville Police Department received a tip from the
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Saturation in South End of County Leads to 17 Arrested
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. On Wednesday, April 21st, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, Investigators, Narcotics and Interdiction Unit as well
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Severe Weather Possible Across The South This Saturday
Facebook TwitterThe South will see the chance for Severe weather this Saturday, April 24, 2021 and then again on Tuesday,
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25 Arrested During First Two Weeks of April | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. The first two weeks of April have proved to be busy for local law enforcement. On
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Sheriff’s Office & District Attorney’s Office Investigating Fatal Shooting
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and the 9th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s office are conducting an
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Rainsville Man Struck by Train
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, AL. On Saturday, April 17th, just before 2pm, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a call from
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Mo Brooks, Speaker At Dekalb County Republican Women’s April Meeting
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Republican Women’s April meeting will be Monday, April 26th, at the Henagar Community Center. Social, with
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Crime Victims’ Rights Week Ceremony Thursday, April 22, 2021
Facebook TwitterPlease join the District Attorney’s Office, hosted by 9th Circuit District Attorney Mike O’Dell, in honoring Crime Victims’ Rights
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Scottsboro 4×800 Relay Team Clocks Nation’s Third Fastest Time of 2021
Facebook TwitterThe Scottsboro High School boys’ outstanding 4×800-meter relay team continues to dominate the action in the 2021 AHSAA Outdoor
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County Has Spring Clean Up Through May 1st
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Commission has dumpsters setup at the Sand Valley Landfill, 3345 Co. Rd. 209 Collinsville, Al. for
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Henagar Man Arrested After Brief Stand-Off
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. After a brief stand-off, a Henagar man was taken into custody. On Tuesday, April 13th, the
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Burglary and Vehicle Theft leads to Chase
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE. Ala. A call into the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office about a burglary and vehicle theft, leads law
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Judge Jeremy Taylor Addresses Phone Scams
Facebook TwitterPress Release from Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor, April 8, 2021 Recently several individuals have reported that they have received
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast This Saturday
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, April 10th, 2021, at 7:30 am. The guest speaker will be Matt Simpson. Matt is an
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Employee of Local Water Board Arrested
Facebook TwitterMEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Date: April 6, 2021 FORT PAYNE, Ala. On
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DeKalb County Wreck Claims Boaz Man’s Life
Facebook TwitterGADSDEN POST—A single-vehicle crash at approximately 5:35 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, has claimed the life of a Boaz man.
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Cherokee County Sheriff Will Hold Citizens Firearms & Safety Course May 11th
Facebook TwitterThe Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department will hold a citizens firearms safety & training course on Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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Fortner Brothers 4 Christ Will Open For Brian Free & Assurance This Weekend
Facebook TwitterThe Fortner Brothers 4 Christ is a local gospel band made up of 4 brothers. They are the children
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NWS Huntsville, Al. Reports A Tornado Touched Down in Dekalb County on March 31, 2021
Facebook TwitterThe National Weather Service in Huntsville, Al. surveyed storm damage from March 31, 2021, 5 miles ESE of Sylvania,
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AL 117 closed due to landslide, Traffic between Mentone, Valley Head detoured
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation will close Alabama 117 betweenMentone and Valley Head about noon today as a
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Two Meth Labs Dismantled Over the Last 3 Weeks
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. Local law enforcement across the county have been busy over the last three weeks with 23
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Wreck Claims Life of Collinsville Man
Facebook TwitterGADSDEN POST— A single-vehicle crash at approximately 5:05 a.m. Monday, March 29, has claimed the life of a Collinsville
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Rainsville Police Department Makes Arrest In Rape Case
Facebook TwitterPRESS RELEASE 3-25-2021 The Rainsville police department has charged and arrested James Barlow Calfee of Landover, TN. with rape
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Another Very Dangerous Weather Day Thursday, with even higher Severe Weather Parameters
Facebook TwitterAnother dangerous weather day is possible this Thursday, March 25, 2021. Conditions will be MORE FAVORABLE to Tornadoes this
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Rainsville Wastewater Management Supervisor Convicted of Unlawful Possession of Liquors/Beverages
Facebook TwitterThe supervisor of a wastewater treatment facility where investigators found an unlicensed winery was convicted upon his plea of
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Crossville Man Arrested for Burglary
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. On Friday, March 19th, Kevin Tyler Johnson (26 of Crossville) was charged with Burglary 3rd(x2) and
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Supplements Containing Tianeptine to be Classified as a Schedule II Controlled Substance
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. As of Monday, March 15, 2021, The
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Rainsville’s Sgt. Luke Yarbrough Graduates K-9 Narcotics Academy
Facebook TwitterNews Release from the Rainsville Police Department, Friday, March 19, 2021 March 19, 2021 The Rainsville Police Department would
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Joint Press Release from Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Drug Task Force, and District Attorney’s Office
Facebook TwitterOn 3/15/21, the Alabama Department of Public Health formally classified “Tianeptine ” as a Schedule II controlled substance in
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I-59 traffic shift to take place soon
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that a major,months-long traffic shift on Interstate 59 in Fort Payne
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Major SEVERE Weather Outbreak On Wednesday – HIGH RISK Possible
Facebook TwitterBy now, most everyone has heard there is the chance for Severe Weather on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. This
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Rainsville Police Department Makes Saturation Drug Arrests
Facebook TwitterNews Release from Rainsville Police Department – March 15, 2021 On Thursday March 11 2020, Officers with Rainsville Police
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Two Pounds Synthetic Marijuana Confiscated
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. On Thursday, March 11th, a deputy with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office spotted a BMW with
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17 Arrested on Drug Related Charges in Last 3 Weeks
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. On Friday, February 12th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 35 in
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast This Saturday, March 13th
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, March 13th, 2021, at 7:30 am. Our guest speakers will be Dekalb County Circuit Judge Jeremy
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Sylvania Man Arrested on Child Pornography
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. On Wednesday, March 10th, Matthew Austin Scott (27 of Sylvania) was arrested on 10 counts of
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Dekalb County Wreck Claims One Life
Facebook TwitterGadsden Post — A single-vehicle crash at approximately 8:40 p.m. Friday, March 5, has claimed the life of a Georgia
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Little River Canyon Will Conduct Prescribed Burn This Weekend
Facebook TwitterLittle River Canyon will be conducting a prescribed burning project beginning Thursday, March 4th through Sunday, March 7th. The
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Collinsville Man Arrested on Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. On Wednesday, February 24th, DeKalb County Investigations Unit received a call from Cherokee County DHR about
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Hammondville Man Arrested on Assault Charges
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Friday, February 26th, DeKalb County Sheriff Deputies and Sylvania Police Officers responded to a
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AHSAA 99th State Basketball Championships Feb. 26th – March 6th
Facebook TwitterFriday, Feb. 26BILL HARRIS ARENAClass 4AGirls’ SemifinalsRogers (27-8) 55, Geneva (20-8) 45Anniston (25-3) 53, Jackson (29-3) 34Boys’ SemifinalsB.T. Washington
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Little River Canyon Reaches Record High Visitation
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State Launches Alabama Investigator Academy
Facebook TwitterOn Tuesday, February 23, 2021, District Attorney Mike O’Dell joined Attorney General Steve Marshall, Calhoun County District Attorney Brian
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Brinley Summerford Meets With Governor Kay Ivey
Facebook TwitterBrinley Summerford, a 5th grader from Plainview High School, placed 2nd in the State of Alabama’s Arbor Day Poster
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Brinley Summerford Wins 2nd Place in State Arbor Day Poster Contest
Facebook TwitterBrinley Summerford, a 5th grader from Plainview High School, won 2nd place in the State of Alabama’s 2021 Arbor
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